West Wall Lot: Medal and Ring of the West Wall Decoration, Third Reich
Medal: Bronze, Ring: Silver-plated base metal. A thematic lot related to the West Wall from the Third Reich era, consisting of the official medal and a matching commemorative ring. 1. The German West Wall Decoration (so-called West Wall Medal), without ribbon. The obverse depicts a bunker, a crossed sword, a spade, and the state eagle. The reverse bears the inscription "Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands" (For Work in the Defense of Germany) within an oak leaf wreath. 2. A so-called canteen ring for the West Wall. The ring head features the inscription "WEST WALL" above a bunker scene, the shoulders of the ring are decorated with oak leaves. Both pieces in age-appropriate, worn condition with authentic patina and signs of wear, Medal H. 45 mm, W. 34 mm, Ring inner diameter 19 mm (corresponds to EU ring size 60).
The West Wall Decoration was instituted by Adolf Hitler on August 2, 1939. It was awarded to soldiers and civilian workers (e.g., of the Organisation Todt) who were involved in the planning or construction of the German fortifications on the West Wall (known internationally as the Siegfried Line) before May 1940. The privately purchased canteen rings were popular patriotic souvenirs for soldiers commemorating their service. The West Wall Decoration was instituted by Adolf Hitler on August 2, 1939. It was awarded to soldiers and civilian workers (e.g., of the Organisation Todt) who were involved in the planning or construction of the German fortifications on the West Wall (known internationally as the Siegfried Line) before May 1940. The privately purchased canteen rings were popular patriotic souvenirs for soldiers commemorating their service.
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